Defamation case: HC notice to PV Rathee on Chautala’s plea against summons

Gurgaon | Tuesday | 21st August, 2018

Summary:

His main argument is that he has committed no offence within the territorial jurisdiction of the Gurgaon court, as has been alleged. Rathee had approached the Gurgaon court, seeking action against Chautala and others for criminal defamation after some news item was carried by media in 2008. The trial magistrate has erred in giving a prima facie finding that offences within the area of Gurgoan are made out. "The trial court has passed the summoning order in a mechanical manner. The doctor was facing a forgery case..